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DG08 EVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,100 mi
Last recorded42,100 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 31,743 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,344 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low tread

Fail 30 Jan 2018 23,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low tread

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,719 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,934 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls.

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscucting view of some testable items.

Light play in both front wishbone console bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked outer wall

offside front tyre cracked outer wall and tread

offside rear tyre cracked outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,026 miles

all tyres have cracks on outer wall 205/55 16

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,178 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,760 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall badly scrubbed please keep checked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DG08 EVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 EVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 EVP registered?

DG08 EVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DG08 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 EVP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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